Jayalalithaa and Karunanidhi filed nominations today

Tamil Nadu chief minister and AIADMK general secretary Jayalalithaa and DMK supremo M Karunanidhi filed their nomination papers on Monday.

While Jayalalithaa filed her nominations from R K Nagar constituency, Karunanidhi filed his nomination at his native Tiruvarur, a constituency he wants to represent for a consecutive term in the 234-member state assembly.

As reported by the Hindustan Times, DMK Treasurer MK Stalin will file his nomination for his Kolathur constituency on April 27. DMDK leader Vijayakant and MDMK founder Vaiko are also scheduled to follow suit this week, tentatively on the same day.Vijayakant and Vaiko are contesting from Ulunthoorpet and Kovilpatti, respectively.DMDK has aligned with Vaiko-led People’s Welfare Front (PWF) for the elections.

Also, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sonia Gandhi will be seen addressing election rallies in the state in May.